As boundaries around sheltering in place are becoming more flexible, most of us are experiencing some semblance of a return to normalcy. However, for seniors and those with compromised immune systems, shelter in place will likely continue for quite some time and the need for volunteers to help will continue. These suggestions are specific to…

It can be especially worrisome for adult children and other family caretakers during this crisis when their aging loved one has dementia or mobility issues and lives alone. There are a variety of technology devices on the market that are designed specifically around those issues. However, as nifty as these devices might sound, choosing the…

Ninety percent of seniors say they want to age in place, according to AARP. They like their independence. But that independence may come at the price of “peace of mind” for their adult children and others who love and care for them. What if they fall? What if they can’t get to the telephone? Will…